ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
10-Q, 1996-08-13
MEDICAL, DENTAL & HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    Form 10-Q

                   Quarterly Report Under Section 13 and 15(d)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarter ended June 30, 1996

Commission file number 1-10184


                           ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           Delaware                                             75-1908110
(State or other jurisdiction of                              (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                            Identification number)

8311 Eastpoint Drive, Suite 400
Dallas, Texas                                                     75227
(Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (214) 381-1146


Indicate  by check  mark  whether  the  Registrant:  (1) has filed  all  reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of
1934 during the  preceding  twelve  months (or for such shorter  period that the
Registrant  was required to file such  reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
                                                              Yes  X   No


Common stock outstanding at August 8, 1996 was 2,083,564 shares.


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                                     ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                                            Consolidated Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                  June 30,
                                                                                    1996         December 31,
                                                                                (Unaudited)          1995
                                                                                ------------     ------------
<S>                                                                             <C>              <C>
                                 Assets
Current assets:
    Cash                                                                        $     39,621     $    415,867
    Trade accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
      $399,528 in 1996 and $336,486 in 1995                                        6,277,685        4,370,595
    Inventories                                                                    4,167,406        3,088,276
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                        213,822          218,187
 Deferred income taxes, net                                                           86,242          136,719
                                                                                ------------     ------------
      Total current assets                                                        10,784,776        8,229,644

Receivables from officers and employees                                               68,858           70,577
Property and equipment, net                                                          644,501          593,060
Deferred income taxes                                                                 69,466           39,657
Other assets                                                                          27,768           43,993
                                                                                ------------     ------------
                                                                                $ 11,595,369     $  8,976,931
                                                                                ============     ============
                    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
    Notes payable to bank                                                       $  4,837,495     $  2,631,828
    Accounts payable                                                               1,465,453        1,031,481
    Net liability of discontinued operations (note 2)                                      -           56,813
    Other accrued expenses and current liabilities                                   747,618          939,031
                                                                                ------------     ------------
       Total current liabilities                                                   7,050,566        4,659,153
                                                                                ------------     ------------
Stockholders' equity (note 3):
    Preferred stock - $1 par value, 500,000 shares authorized; none issued                 -                -
    Common stock - $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; issued
       2,378,814 shares in 1996 and 2,366,314 shares in 1995                           2,379            2,366
    Additional paid-in capital                                                     2,401,356        2,365,118
    Retained earnings                                                              2,988,632        2,487,838
    Less cost of 287,350 common shares in treasury in 1996 and 207,100
       common shares in treasury in 1995                                            (847,564)        (537,544)
                                                                                ------------     ------------
       Total stockholders' equity                                                  4,544,803        4,317,778
                                                                                ------------     ------------

Commitments and contingencies (note 4)
                                                                                ------------     ------------
                                                                                $ 11,595,369     $  8,976,931
                                                                                ============     ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                                     ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                                       Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                                    (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                    Three Months Ended June 30,        Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                   -----------------------------     -----------------------------
                                                                       1996             1995             1996             1995
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
<S>                                                                <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>          
Net sales                                                          $  9,028,195     $  7,712,571     $ 16,685,751     $ 13,702,005
Cost of sales                                                         6,548,265        5,418,488       12,046,464        9,705,439
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
    Gross profit                                                      2,479,930        2,294,083        4,639,287        3,996,566

Selling, general and administrative expenses                         (2,005,399)      (1,610,342)      (3,796,170)      (3,041,569)
Special credit (note 2)                                                       -                -           56,711                -
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
       Operating profit                                                 474,531          683,741          899,828          954,997

Other income (expense):
    Interest expense                                                    (89,619)         (64,521)        (154,521)        (129,726)
    Other income, net                                                    11,440            6,118            1,138           10,436
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
       Earnings from continuing operations
        before income taxes                                             396,352          625,338          746,445          835,707

Income tax expense                                                      124,837          263,850          267,196          359,345
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
       Earnings from continuing operations                              271,515          361,488          479,249          476,362

 Earnings from discontinued operations, net of
    tax expense of $8,348 (note 2)                                            -                -           21,545                -
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
       Net earnings                                                $    271,515     $    361,488     $    500,794     $    476,362
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============

Earnings per common and common equivalent share:

    Earnings from continuing operations                            $        .13     $        .16     $        .22     $        .21
    Earnings from discontinued operations                                     -                -              .01                -
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
       Net earnings                                                $        .13     $        .16     $        .23     $        .21 
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============

Weighted average common and common equivalent
     shares outstanding                                               2,146,203        2,241,886        2,158,380        2,261,941
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============

</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                                     ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                                       Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                                    (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                  Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                                -----------------------------
                                                                                    1996             1995
                                                                                ------------     ------------
<S>                                                                             <C>              <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net earnings                                                                $    500,794     $    476,362
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used
       in) operating activities:
       Depreciation and amortization                                                 192,223          167,234
       Deferred income taxes, net                                                     20,668          (31,215)
       Gain on disposal of assets                                                     (2,865)          (6,528)
       Changes in assets and liabilities:
          Receivables                                                             (1,907,090)      (1,099,092)
          Inventories                                                             (1,079,130)        (449,421)
          Prepaid expenses and other                                                   9,365           51,840
          Net asset/liability of discontinued operations (note 2)                    (56,813)         173,975
          Accounts payable                                                           433,972          365,933
          Other accrued expenses and current liabilities                            (191,413)         186,689
                                                                                ------------     ------------
       Net cash used in operating activities                                      (2,080,289)        (164,223)
                                                                                ------------     ------------

Cash flows from investing activities:
    Purchase of property and equipment                                              (266,682)        (114,169)
    Proceeds from sale of property and equipment                                      25,883           37,100
    Advances to officers and employees                                               (24,474)         (28,545)
    Collection of advances to officers and employees                                  26,193           13,448
    Other assets                                                                      11,225              314
                                                                                ------------     ------------
       Net cash used in investing activities                                        (227,855)         (91,852)
                                                                                ------------     ------------

Cash flows from financing activities:
    Exercise of stock options                                                         36,251           25,511
    Purchase of treasury stock (note 3)                                             (310,020)        (262,379)
    Net borrowings on notes payable to bank                                        2,205,667          583,382
    Principal payments on capital lease obligations                                        -           (4,719)
                                                                                ------------     ------------
       Net cash provided by financing activities                                   1,931,898          341,795
                                                                                ------------     ------------

Net (decrease) increase in cash                                                     (376,246)          85,720
Cash at beginning of period                                                          415,867          150,727
                                                                                ------------     ------------
Cash at end of period                                                           $     39,621     $    236,447
                                                                                ============     ============

Supplemental disclosure information
    Cash paid during the period for:     Interest                               $    154,521     $    130,891
                                         Income taxes                           $    387,000     $    255,000

</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                    ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                                   (Unaudited)

(1)      Basis of Presentation, General and Business

Abatix   Environmental  Corp.   ("Abatix")  and  its  wholly  owned  subsidiary,
International  Enviroguard Systems,  Inc. ("IESI"),  collectively the "Company",
market and distribute  personal  protection and safety equipment and durable and
nondurable  supplies to the  asbestos  and lead  abatement,  industrial  safety,
hazardous  materials,  and construction  tool industries.  The Company,  through
IESI, imports certain products sold primarily through the Company's distribution
system. The sorbent manufacturing  business of IESI was discontinued in December
1994 (see note 2).

The accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements are prepared in accordance
with the  instructions  to Form 10-Q,  are  unaudited and do not include all the
information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete  financial  statements.  All  adjustments  that,  in the opinion of
management,  are necessary for a fair  presentation of the results of operations
for the  interim  periods  have been made and are of a recurring  nature  unless
otherwise   disclosed  herein.   Certain  amounts  have  been  reclassified  for
consistency in presentation.  The results of operations for such interim periods
are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for a full year.

(2)      Restructuring

On December 15, 1994,  the Company  announced a formal plan to  discontinue  the
sorbent  manufacturing  business of IESI. The Company recorded an estimated loss
on  disposal  of IESI at  December  31,  1994 of  $139,487,  net of taxes.  This
estimated  loss on  disposal  primarily  included  costs  related  to the leased
facility,  the writedown of fixed assets and inventory to net  realizable  value
and the estimated loss from  operations up to the expected  disposal date. As of
December 31,  1995,  the balance of the reserve  existed  primarily to cover the
remaining  costs  associated  with  the  facility  lease,  which  was to  expire
September 1999.  Actual costs through March 31, 1996  approximated  management's
December  1994  estimates.  Sales for the  discontinued  operations of IESI were
$34,000  and  $108,000  for the  three  and six  months  ended  June  30,  1995,
respectively.

In the third quarter of 1995,  the Company  incurred a special charge of $80,000
to accrue  for  future  lease  commitments  resulting  from the  closure  of its
distribution  center in Corpus Christi,  Texas. The  noncancelable  lease was to
expire  September 1999. Sales and operating losses for the Corpus Christi branch
were $152,000 and $24,000,  respectively, for the second quarter 1995. Sales and
operating  losses were  $227,000  and $30,000,  respectively,  for the first six
months of 1995.

The  Company's  lease  agreement on the  building  that was occupied by both the
operations of IESI and the Corpus Christi branch  included an option to purchase
the  building.   In  March  1996,  the  Company   purchased  this  facility  and
simultaneously  sold the building to a third party. This transaction  terminated
the  Company's  lease  obligation.  In March  1996,  the  Company  reversed  the
remaining  reserves  resulting  in the  special  credit  and the  earnings  from
discontinued operations.

(3)      Stockholders' Equity

In accordance with the Company's stock option plan, certain employees  exercised
options totaling 12,500 shares during 1996.

The Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to 326,500  shares,  of
which  287,350  shares have been  purchased  through June 30, 1996. No shares of
Company stock were repurchased in the second quarter of 1996.

(4)      Contingencies

The Company was named as a defendant in a product liability lawsuit. The Company
has requested and received (1) indemnification under the manufacturer's  product
liability   insurance  and  (2)  legal   representation   at  the  cost  of  the
manufacturer.  As of July 31, 1996, no  depositions  have been taken,  therefore
management is not able to assess the merit of the defendant's case. However, the
Company does not anticipate any material impact on its financial statements as a
result of this litigation.



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                    ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE
30, 1995.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net sales of $9,028,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1996,  increased 17%
or $1,316,000 over the same period in 1995 due to the expansion of product lines
and sales force in several locations.

Gross  profit of 27% of sales for the three month  period  ended June 30,  1996,
decreased from 30% for the same period in 1995 because of increased  competition
and lower product rebates and prompt payment discounts.

Selling,  general and administrative  expenses of $2,005,000 for the three month
period ended June 30, 1996,  increased  25% or $395,000  over the same period in
1995.  The  increase  is  primarily  attributable  to higher  payroll  and other
administrative expenses due to the opening of the Las Vegas facility in December
1995 and the  expansion  in the Phoenix  and  Houston  branches in late 1995 and
early 1996, respectively.  In addition, an increase in selling expenses resulted
from  increased  gross  profit  dollars.  Selling,  general  and  administrative
expenses  for the second  quarter of 1996 were 22% of sales  compared  to 21% of
sales for 1995. These expenses are expected to remain in their current range for
1996.

Interest expense of $90,000  increased 39% from 1995 interest expense of $65,000
because of increased  borrowings to fund the growth in accounts  receivable  and
inventory.  The Company's credit  facilities are variable rate notes tied to the
Company's lending  institution's  prime rate.  Increases in the prime rate could
negatively affect the Company's earnings.

NET RESULTS

Net  earnings  for the three  months ended June 30, 1996 of $272,000 or $.13 per
share decreased  $90,000 from net earnings of $361,000 or $.16 per share for the
same period in 1995.  The 25% decrease in net earnings is primarily due to lower
selling  prices  and  higher  selling,   general  and  administrative  expenses,
partially offset by higher sales volume.

SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 COMPARED TO SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30,
1995.

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Net sales of $16,686,000  for the six months ended June 30, 1996,  increased 22%
or $2,984,000 over the same period in 1995 due to the expansion of product lines
and sales force in several locations.

Gross  profit of 28% of sales  for the six month  period  ended  June 30,  1996,
decreased  from gross  profit of 29% of sales for the same period in 1995 due to
increased competition from low-priced  competitors and reductions in both prompt
payment discounts and volume rebates.

Selling,  general and  administrative  expenses of $3,796,000  for the six month
period ended June 30, 1996,  increased  25% or $755,000  over the same period in
1995.  The  increase  is  primarily  attributable  to higher  payroll  and other
administrative  expenses  due to the opening of the Las Vegas  facility  and the
expansion  in the Phoenix and Houston  branches.  Also,  the increase in selling
expenses  resulting from increased  gross profit dollars.  Selling,  general and
administrative  expenses  for the  first  six  months  of 1996 were 23% of sales
compared  to 22% of sales for 1995.  These  expenses  are  expected to remain in
their current range for 1996.

The special credit  resulted from the Company  exercising its option to purchase
its leased facility in Corpus Christi,  Texas,  and  simultaneously  selling the
facility to a third party.  The sale of this facility  resulted in a reversal of
previously accrued lease obligations.  See Note 2 to the consolidated  financial
statements.

Interest  expense of $155,000 was 19% higher than 1995 interest  expense because
of an  increased  level  of  borrowings  to fund  the  accounts  receivable  and
inventory  growth.  The Company's credit facilities are variable rate notes tied
to the Company's lending  institution's prime rate.  Increases in the prime rate
could negatively affect the Company's earnings.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

At December 31, 1994, the Company recorded an estimated loss for the shutdown of
its sorbent  manufacturing  business  of IESI of  $139,487,  net of taxes.  This
estimated  loss on  disposal  primarily  included  costs  related  to the leased
facility,  the writedown of fixed assets and inventory to net  realizable  value
and the estimated loss from operations up to the expected  disposal date.  Sales
for the  discontinued  operations of IESI were $108,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1995.

In the third quarter of 1995,  the Company  incurred a special charge of $80,000
to accrue  for  future  lease  commitments  resulting  from the  closure  of its
distribution  center in Corpus Christi,  Texas.  Sales and operating losses were
$227,000 and $30,000, respectively, for the first six months of 1995.

The  Company's  lease  agreement on the  building  that was occupied by both the
operations of IESI and the Corpus Christi branch  included an option to purchase
the  building.   In  March  1996,  the  Company   purchased  this  facility  and
simultaneously  sold the building to a third party. This transaction  terminated
the  Company's  lease  obligation.  In March  1996,  the  Company  reversed  the
remaining  reserves  resulting  in the  special  credit  and the  earnings  from
discontinued operations.

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

NET RESULTS

Net  earnings  for the six months  ended June 30,  1996 of  $501,000 or $.23 per
share increased  $24,000 from net earnings of $476,000 or $.21 per share for the
same  period in 1995.  The 5% increase  in net  earnings is due to higher  sales
volume and the  reversal  of  previously  recorded  reserves  (see Note 2 to the
consolidated financial statements), partially offset by lower selling prices and
higher selling, general and administrative expenses.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Net cash used in  operations  during the first six months of 1996 of  $2,080,000
resulted  principally  from  increases  in accounts  receivable  and  inventory,
partially  offset by the net  earnings,  noncash  charges  and the  increase  in
accounts payable.  Although cash flow from operations at any given point in 1996
may be  negative,  the entire year is expected to be positive.  Several  factors
contribute to this  expectation.  The rate of revenue growth in 1996 is expected
to be  higher  than  1995,  but at a level  that can be funded by cash flow from
operations. The Company currently estimates revenue growth of 10 to 15% in 1996.
Growth  beyond that range may require  borrowing on the working  capital line of
credit. In addition,  the historical increase in accounts receivable collections
and  reduction  of  inventory  in the third and fourth  quarters  has a positive
impact on cash flows from operations. Finally, the Company anticipates continued
growth in the Las Vegas branch,  reducing the amount of cash required to operate
that facility.

Cash  requirements for  non-operating  activities during the first six months of
1996 were for the purchase of property and  equipment  amounting to $267,000 and
the repurchase of the Company's common stock totaling $310,000. The property and
equipment  expenditures  for 1996 have  consisted  primarily  of  furniture  and
fixtures and information technology hardware. Additional technology purchases in
1996  will  consist  of  new  software,   additional  computer  equipment,   and
telecommunications equipment. The Company will also continue to replace delivery
vehicles as needed.

The Company currently has no plans to expand  geographically  in 1996;  however,
the  Company  will  continue  to search  for  geographic  locations  that  would
complement the existing infrastructure. If another location were to be opened in
1996, the Company would fund the startup expenses through its lines of credit.

In the second  quarter 1996,  the Company  negotiated  increases in its lines of
credit. The Company now maintains a $5,000,000 working capital line of credit at
a  commercial  lending  institution  that  allows the Company to borrow up to 80
percent of the book value of eligible  trade  receivables  plus the lessor of 40
percent of eligible  inventory or  $1,500,000.  As of July 31,  1996,  there are
advances  outstanding  under this credit  facility of  $4,477,000.  Based on the
borrowing formula, the Company had the capacity to borrow an additional $523,000
as of July 31, 1996.  The Company also  maintains a $550,000  capital  equipment
credit facility providing for borrowings at 80 percent of cost on purchases. The
advances  outstanding  under  this  credit  facility  as of July 31,  1996  were
$178,000.  Both credit facilities are payable on demand and bear a variable rate
of interest computed at the prime rate plus one-half of one percent.

Management  believes,  that based on its equity position,  the Company's current
credit  facilities can be expanded during the next twelve months,  if necessary,
and that these  facilities,  together with cash provided by operations,  will be
sufficient  for its  capital  and  liquidity  requirements  for the next  twelve
months.


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                    ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                                     PART II
                                Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings --

The Company was named as a defendant in a product liability lawsuit filed in the
Superior  Court of the  State of  California  for the  County  of Los  Angeles -
Central District  (Placido Alvarez vs. Abatix  Environmental  Corp., et al, Case
No. BC133537).  The Company has requested and received (1) indemnification under
the manufacturer's  product liability insurance and (2) legal  representation at
the cost of the  manufacturer.  As of July 31, 1996,  no  depositions  have been
taken,  therefore  management is not able to assess the merit of the plaintiff's
case.  However,  the Company  does not  anticipate  any  material  impact on its
financial statements as a result of this litigation.

Item 2. Changes in Securities -- None

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities -- None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders -- None

Item 5. Other Information --

Effective July 15, 1996, the Securities and Exchange  Commission issued an order
granting the Company's  application to withdraw from listing and registration on
its Common Stock, $.001 par value on the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         (a) Exhibits --

              Exhibit 11 - Computation  Re Per Share  Earnings for the three and
                six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.

              Exhibit 27 - Financial  Data  Schedule  for the three months ended
                June 30, 1996 (filed with the Company's electronic filing only).

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K --
              There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the three months ended
                June 30, 1996.


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                                    SIGNATURE

Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
Registrant  has duly  caused  this  report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned as both a duly authorized officer and as the principal financial and
accounting officer by the Registrant.


                                                ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
                                                              (Registrant)




Date: August 8, 1996       By: /s/ Frank J. Cinatl, IV
                               Frank J. Cinatl, IV
                               Vice President and Chief Financial
                               Officer of Registrant
                               (Principal Accounting Officer)


                    ABATIX ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

                      Computation of Re Per Share Earnings
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                    Three Months Ended June 30,        Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                   -----------------------------     -----------------------------
                                                                       1996             1995             1996             1995
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
<S>                                                                <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>    
Average shares outstanding:
   Primary:
     Common shares outstanding, beginning of period                   2,088,964        2,319,748        2,159,214        2,319,748
     Weighted average number of shares issued                             1,444           21,566            7,833           14,937
     Weighted average number of shares acquired                               -         (121,556)         (58,735)         (92,528)
     Dilutive stock options and warrants, based on the treasury
       stock method using average market prices                          55,795           22,128           50,067           19,784
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
       Total                                                          2,146,203        2,241,886        2,158,380        2,261,941
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============

   Fully Diluted:
     Common shares outstanding, beginning of period                   2,088,964        2,319,748        2,159,214        2,319,748
     Weighted average number of shares issued                             1,444           21,566            7,833           14,937
     Weighted average number of shares acquired                               -         (121,556)         (58,735)         (92,528)
     Dilutive stock  options and  warrants,  based on the 
       treasury stock method using the market price at the 
       end of the period if higher than the average market price         60,194           22,128           61,167           23,661
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
       Total                                                          2,150,602        2,241,886        2,169,480        2,265,818
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============
Earnings:
   Earnings from continuing operations                             $    271,515    $     361,488     $    479,249     $    476,362 
   Earnings from discontinued operations                                      -                -           21,545                -
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
     Net earnings                                                  $    271,515     $    361,488     $    500,794     $    476,362
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============

Primary earnings per common and common equivalent share:
   Earnings from continuing operations                             $        .13     $        .16     $        .23     $        .21
   Earnings from discontinued operations                                      -                -              .01                -
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
     Net earnings                                                  $        .13     $        .16     $        .23     $        .21
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============

Fully diluted earnings per common and common equivalent share:
   Earnings from continuing operations                             $        .13     $        .16     $       .22      $        .21
   Earnings from discontinued operations                                      -                -             .01                 -
                                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------     ------------
     Net earnings                                                  $        .13     $        .16     $       .23      $        .21
                                                                   ============     ============     ============     ============
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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE>                     5
<LEGEND>
THIS  SCHEDULE  CONTAINS  SUMMARY  FINANCIAL   INFORMATION  EXTRACTED  FROM  THE
CONSOLIDATED  BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 1996, AND THE CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENT OF
OPERATIONS  FOR THE SIX MONTHS  ENDED JUNE 30,  1996,  AND IS  QUALIFIED  IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                              DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                                   JUN-30-1996
<CASH>                                              39,621
<SECURITIES>                                             0
<RECEIVABLES>                                    6,677,213
<ALLOWANCES>                                     (399,528)
<INVENTORY>                                      4,167,406
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                10,784,776<F1>
<PP&E>                                           1,653,336
<DEPRECIATION>                                 (1,056,835)
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  11,595,369
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                            7,050,566
<BONDS>                                                  0
                                    0
                                              0
<COMMON>                                             2,379
<OTHER-SE>                                       4,542,424
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                    11,595,369<F2>
<SALES>                                         16,685,751
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                16,685,751
<CGS>                                           12,046,464
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   12,046,464
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                 3,739,459<F3>
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                         0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                 159,383<F4>
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                    746,445
<INCOME-TAX>                                       267,196
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                                479,249
<DISCONTINUED>                                      21,545<F5>
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                          0
<CHANGES>                                                0
<NET-INCOME>                                       500,794
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                          .23
<EPS-DILUTED>                                          .23
<FN>
<F1>AMOUNT REPRESENTS TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS.
<F2>INCLUDES THE COST OF 287,350 COMMON SHARES IN TREASURY OF $847,564.
<F3>INCLUDES  A SPECIAL  CREDIT  OF  $56,711  FROM THE  REVERSAL  OF  PREVIOUSLY
RECORDED CHARGES (SEE NOTE 2 TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
<F4>INCLUDES INTEREST EXPENSE OF $154,521 AND OTHER INCOME, NET OF $1,138.
<F5>AMOUNT REPRESENTS THE REVERSAL OF PREVIOUSLY RECORDED CHARGES (SEE NOTE 2 TO
THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</FN>
        

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